About us
The Clink Charity operates restaurants open to the public, horticulture projects and training kitchens within prisons, an award-winning bakery, an events catering social enterprise and a training café in South London for young people. Our approach with all of these programmes is to put people in prison, and those who could be at risk of offending, at the heart of our operations and provide them with a brighter future.
The problem? Re-offending costs Britain just under £20 billion a year and 75% of people in prison re-offend within nine years of release. It ruins victims’ lives. We believe the prison system should be as much, if not more, about rehabilitation than punishment. Our training programmes are proven to reduce re-offending, break down barriers and help people rebuild their lives.
Additionally, the Clink Training Café in South London is our first dedicated facility for young people aged 16-25. We offer hands-on training for all experience levels, and the chance to discover a new community, surrounded by supportive, like-minded people.
We firmly believe in investing in young people and providing intervention that works. The Clink Café is proven to develop real change, which in turn creates social mobility and community resilience
